Description
This comforting Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup combines hearty diced ham, hearty potatoes o’Brien, and flavorful vegetables simmered together in a creamy broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, this easy-to-make soup allows the slow cooker to meld the savory flavors to perfection, creating a rich and satisfying dish topped with cheddar cheese and green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 32 ounces frozen potatoes o’Brien (1 bag)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 16 ounces diced ham
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1.5 cups half and half
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Toppings
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sliced green onions
- Additional sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients: frozen potatoes o’Brien, chicken broth, diced ham, celery, salt, pepper, and butter.
- Add to Slow Cooker: Place the frozen potatoes, chicken broth, diced ham, diced celery, salt, pepper, and butter into the slow cooker.
- Cook Soup: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-8 hours, until the potatoes are tender and flavors meld.
- Finish and Thicken: Once cooking is complete, stir in the half and half and sour cream. Use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes directly in the soup to thicken it up, then stir well.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and additional sour cream if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash more potatoes or add a small amount of cornstarch slurry before finishing.
- Use smoked ham for an extra depth of flavor.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to taste after cooking.
- Leftover soup can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute half and half and sour cream with coconut milk or plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: slow cooker ham potato soup, crock pot ham and potato soup, creamy ham soup, easy slow cooker soup, ham and potato chowder
